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Public works report: Liberty School paving near, transfer stations seeing higher loads and a tree‑removal contract planned
Summary
Morrow County public works staff reported progress on gravel road blading, near‑term paving at Liberty School Road, an early rise in solid‑waste loads (including more loads from Monroe County), consideration of added transfer‑station capacity and a forthcoming contract to remove hazardous trees along county rights‑of‑way
Morrow County public works staff told commissioners crews completed much of the county gravel‑road blading program in April, and a paving contract for the Liberty School road grade is expected to be carried out this month.
Public works presenter Eric said most April work focused on gravel road blading and repairs to culverts and cattle guards. He said work at Liberty School — grading, slope work and compaction — is “getting ready for paving, which should happen this month.”
On solid waste, Eric said county transfer stations are seeing an earlier‑than‑usual uptick in loads, including an increase in material coming from residents of Monroe County. He said staff are monitoring peak periods and are considering adding hours and possibly a full‑time FTE in the short‑range plan to address capacity needs at the county’s North and South transfer stations.
Eric said keeping transfer stations low‑cost was intentional to discourage illegal roadside dumping, and the county has been using Facebook and its website to notify residents of temporary early closures when sites fill. Commissioners asked whether capacity enlargements were needed; Eric said the trend appears steady and capacity increases are being discussed.
Eric also raised an emerging need for tree and brush removal along county roads, reporting he found dead trees and large limbs that could pose safety and clearance issues. He said he will bring a contract request to the board to address tree removal specifically in county rights‑of‑way and that some separate issues exist on county roads the county does not maintain.
No formal board action was required on the report; public works staff will return with contract language and a short‑range plan if they seek additional appropriations or authorization.
